Copy of Arguments for Freedom

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Dissolving the BondsSection 1 A Nation Declares IndependenceDeclaration of Independence July 4, 1776The Declaration of Independence made many arguments for American freedom.The ideas expressed within the Declaration can be grouped into three parts. The authors made these points, then stated how the King violated their rights.This idea came from the philosophy of John Locke, who stated that people should be guaranteed 'life, liberty, and property.' These rights, according to Locke's "state of nature" were rights endowed upon man by god, and nobody should be able to take them away.They felt that the King of Great Britain, George III, was infringing upon these rights. They believed that when a ruler did these, the subjects had a right to overthrow the oppressive rule, and establish their own government, called the right to revolution. Divine Entitlement to Unalienable Rights List of GrievancesThe King of Great Britain had deprived the colonists of the ability to govern themselves.Frequently dismanteling their representative assemblies.Not allowing colonists to pass laws without his permission, even when they were needed immediately.Comissioning officers to do his biding, neglecting the rights of the colonists.Quartering British troops in American households, evenin times of peace.Cut off their trade with other parts of the world, creating a British monopoly within the colonies.Taxing without consent"Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"Deprival of trial by juryWaging war against the colonistsSuspending legislatures"He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives ofour people."Common SenseWritten by Thomas PaineRead page 171 in the America TextWhy does Paine think that being associated with Britian hurts American Trade?Virginia's ResolutionIntroduced by Richard Henry LeeResolution- formal statement of opinionProclaim that "these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states".Before the resolution could be voted on a statement was drawn up ( Jefferson) stating the reasons for separation.This leads to...Impact of the DeclarationChanged the nature of the war

No longer were the Americans fighting for fairer treatment, but for a new nation.No turning back nowImpact of Today's Lesson1. What was the main idea of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

2. Why do you think Common Sense had such an impact on the colonists?

3. What are the main parts of the Declaration of Independence?Begins with a Preamble or introductionHomework/Classwork:Begin drafting your Declaration of ??

1. Preamble- An intro telling the reader what you are doing and why.2. What rights do you feel are being infringed upon and by whom?3. List grievances or instances when the rights have been infringed upon.4. Dissolve the bond- say goodbye to _____ and why you think you have the authority to do so.Part 1Part 2This is a right that the colonists believed they hadPart 3So...After naming the Document- "The Declaration of Independence", writing a PREAMBLE that states that the "Americans" were going to state their independance and why, listing very detailed grievances against the king, and then and only then do the " Americans" state that the colonies "were free and independent states"!Seems like the document writer knew how to document...Who wrote it again?A. George WashingtonB. John AdamsC. Thomas JeffersonD. Samual Adams